NYT Mini Crossword July 19 hints and answers: Metroid console short form mystery solved

The New York Times Mini Crossword for July 19, 2025, is here, and it’s another fun challenge. If you’ve been scratching your head on some of the clues, we’ve listed all the hints for Across and Down and the final answers for both across and down words to help you complete it.

• 1 Across: See-through (Ends with “R”)
• 6 Across: “Anybody home?” (Ends with “O”)
• 7 Across: Winged horse of Greek myth (Starts with “P”)
• 9 Across: Salamander with regeneration skills (Starts with “A”)
• 10 Across: Texting format short form (Ends with “S”)
• 11 Across: Birthplace of bossa nova (Starts with “R”)
• 12 Across: Even score (Starts with “T”)
• 13 Across: Insect in Dali’s painting (Ends with “T”)
• 14 Across: Directory abbr. (Starts with “E”)
• 15 Across: Metroid console, short form (Starts with “N”)

• 1 Down: Party snack with cereal and pretzels (Ends with “X”)
• 2 Down: Gift with many pieces (Starts with “L”)
• 3 Down: Airline named from Book of Hosea (Starts with “E”)
• 4 Down: Election loser (Ends with “N”)
• 5 Down: Stand-up comic’s act (Starts with “R”)
• 7 Down: Command with “V” key (Starts with “P”)
• 8 Down: Pulling their arms might win money (Ends with “S”)

• CLEAR
• HELLO
• PEGASUS
• AXOLOTL
• SMS
• RIO
• TIE
• ANT
• EXT
• NES (Metroid answer)

• CHEX MIX
• LEGO SET
• ELAL
• ALSO RAN
• ROUTINE
• PASTE
• SLOTS

That’s all for today’s Mini Crossword! Check back tomorrow for more hints and solutions.